Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Haemodoraceae

Genus:

Conostylis

Species:

Conostylis festucacea subsp. filifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Typical of southwest Australian kwongan flora, this subspecies resprouts from underground rhizomes following fire. Flowering may be enhanced in post-fire years.